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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Catullus throw overboard to prevent the ship from sinking?
(a) Fuel.
(b) Cannonballs.
(c) His belongings.
(d) The anchor.

2. Which of the following did the captain of the sinking ship trust for safety?
(a) The wind.
(b) The crew.
(c) Himself.
(d) The gods.

3. According to Juvenal, which of the following items separated men from animals?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Morals.
(c) Humor.
(d) Tears.

4. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?
(a) To square debts.
(b) To pitch sales.
(c) To showcase friendships.
(d) To entertain.

5. What reason did Lateranus give for his immoral behavior?
(a) His age.
(b) His upbringing.
(c) His race.
(d) His weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Naevolus, the animal smoothed with which of the following was most dangerous?

2. Why did people in Rome mock gourmands?

3. What type of animal is the god, Set?

4. What did Juvenal claim women to crave?

5. During which age of mankind did Juvenal live?

(see the answer key)

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